Module 9 Advanced Functions Learning Outcomes
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State syntax and purpose of
fzero function.
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State syntax and purpose of
quad function.
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State syntax and purpose of
ode45 function.
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State syntax and purpose of
fcnchk function.
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Explain purpose and use of each function presented.
Note: eTEACH lecture presents functions that will be covered in the next module.
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Use
fzero to find the roots of an equation.
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Use
quad to evaluate the integral of an expression
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Use
ode45 to find a numeric solution to a first order ODE
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Use
fcnchk to assign a function to a function variable
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Analyze the given problem and define new equations such that
fzero can be used to find a value other than zero.
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Analyze the given information to determine what expression can be
integrated using
quad to compute an area,
volume, or other value.
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Use correct function above to solve programming problems.
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Combine use of
fzero and
ode45 to solve problems.
